Robbery suspect leads law enforcement on high speed chase

A robbery suspect was captured Thursday afternoon after leading Florida Highway troopers on a high speed chase in Gadsden County.

Brandon Robert Maher, 20, of Ormond Beach, was spotted speeding on State Road 12 in Gadsden County by a Florida Highway Patrol trooper, said Lt. Leslie Herold of Florida Highway Patrol. Before the trooper could stop him, Maher drove to a local business and exited the car.

Troopers were searching the area when they saw Maher get back in his car and take off, attempting to his a trooper as he drove away, said Herold.

He then led troopers on a chase down I-10 before crashing into a wooded area near US 90 in Midway. He exited the vehicle with a knife before being detained and taken to Gadsden County Jail.

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Robbery suspect leads law enforcement on high speed chase

A robbery suspect was captured Thursday afternoon after leading Florida Highway Patrol troopers on a high speed chase in Gadsden County